Laiken The Graduate

Sorry for the absence.

We've been pretty busy.

Two major events have taken place.

 I have a new nephew, Richard, and Laiken graduated.

(neither were a surprise)

I"ll be gentle, and slowly get you up to speed.

 First, Laiken The Graduate.

 

Laiken is an A student.

She was on both the Ski and Golf Teams this year.

She only needed a few classes her Senior year so,

she waltzed into school at the crack of 9 each day.

(She enjoyed it so much she scheduled her college classes accordingly)

Laiken's graduation was a real family event.

She was so excited to have her Uncle Erick and his family there.

Her Grandma Patsy was there.

Our usual gang of Shores and Nelsons.

Our tradition is to make a lot of noise and eat loads of candy

during the ceremony. Here is Skye getting his trumpet ready!

We got some stares...a few nasty ones even.

 Laiken is so glad to be out of High School.

She is looking forward to being a college girl and

living in her own apartment. Her future is bright!

But..for now let's PARTY! (at the Villa of course)

Friends and family drove from near and far bringing gifts.

A new family heirloom was given.

Uncle Quint made his famous Root Beer.

Skye gave the kids rides down to see the goats.

We had lots of food and many hands to help!

Laiken  a.k.a. Voltron

I hope Laiken had a memorable Graduation and Party.

She really is an amazing girl!

We love her so much and are very proud of who she has become.

Arron and I sent her to Calistoga CA. for her

"solo learning vacation"

A culinary school.

When she got back she made us a wonderful meal.

Best money we ever spent!

Love you girl.